Phil Steele's 2026 preseason poll has been released, ranking all 138 college football teams. The top spot goes to Notre Dame, who missed out on the College Football Playoff last year but returns key players like quarterback CJ Carr and cornerback Leonard Moore. Oregon, Georgia, and Ohio State round out the top five, with each team boasting strong returning quarterbacks and talented defenses. Texas, Indiana, and Oklahoma also make the top 10, with high expectations for each program. The poll continues with Alabama, Texas A&M, and Michigan in the 11-25 range, while USC, Utah, and Wisconsin make the top 30. The rest of the rankings are filled out by teams like Florida, Clemson, and Florida State, with the bottom 25 featuring teams like Western Michigan and Sacramento State. As the media days circuit begins, the college football season is just about here, with training camp starting in a few weeks. The poll provides an early look at the teams to watch in the upcoming season, with many programs looking to build on their successes from the previous year.
